Monthly Archives: April 2016

While computers and architecture don’t—on the surface—seem like a natural or harmonious combination, nothing could be further from the truth. Architecture is a complex balance of both aesthetics and physics. Computers, while they don’t deal in “real” physical objects, are incredibly valuable for calculations and simulations, handling the math and numbers of architecture while designers explore their imagination. But for architectural cost consultants, there’s an exciting new tool on the digital horizon, and it’s called Virtual Reality. The Successor To CAD Computer-Assisted Design, or CAD, has already proven to be an invaluable tool for construction cost estimating consultants. The ability to create mathematically precise, digital objects that can then be shared without distortion, easily modified and reproduced and even accurately followed with prototyping devices like 3D printers have been a boon to architecture. For architectural consultants, it is a useful http://www.vermeulens.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=16750&A=Link&ObjectID=6209168&ObjectType=35&O=http%253a%252f%252fwww.vermeulens.com%252fblog%252fvirtual-reality-is-a-promising-new-architectural-tool

One of the most pressing concerns many people have in the 21st century—and with good reason—are related to sustainability and efficiency. Modern human society uses resources at an alarming rate and for over a century, we have taken far more from the environment than we have given back. In today’s culture, we now have a greater awareness of our role as the dominant species on the planet, and the consequences of our rapid, voracious expansion, which is why we now try to be more efficient and more sustainable with our efforts. Our buildings are an especially important part of this process, traditionally demanding a huge amount of resources, but as architectural cost consultants, Vermeulens is dedicated to ensuring our clients don’t spend more than they need to, and, perhaps more importantly, don’t use more than they need to. However, another interesting challenge that is now entering into architecture is the integration of clean energy sources into the buildings themselhttp://www.vermeulens.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=16750&A=Link&ObjectID=6209166&ObjectType=35&O=http%253a%252f%252fwww.vermeulens.com%252fblog%252fdesigning-for-a-solar-future

Whether you are a contractor, an independent builder or someone else who plans to begin a construction project, having an accurate estimate of the project’s costs is essential for many reasons. Your investors or the lending institution may need this information to determine whether or not to lend you money or make the investment. You can also use it to know how much to charge for your work so that you can earn a living and cover your own costs. Consider these benefits of having a professional perform construction cost estimating services for your next project.